Fraxinus americana, the white ash or American ash, is a fast-growing species of ash tree native to eastern and central North America.
Fraxinus americana
Autumn foliage
Detail of Fraxinus americana twig. The C-shaped leaf scars of white ash are useful in distinguishing this species from the closely related green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica). The lateral buds of F. pennsylvanica share a less curved margin with their corresponding leaf scars, imparting an overall D-shape to the latter.
Fall, Russell County, Virginia
Fraxinus, commonly called ash, is a genus of plants in the olive and lilac family, Oleaceae, and comprises 45–65 species of usually medium-to-large trees, most of which are deciduous trees, although some subtropical species are evergreen trees. The genus is widespread throughout much of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Fraxinus
European ash in flower
Narrow-leafed ash (Fraxinus angustifolia) shoot with leaves
Closeup of European ash seeds